• Thu, 23 Apr 2026

• Nuclear energy is having a global revival 40 years after Chernobyl
• Asian stocks retreat and oil tops $100 despite fresh records on Wall St
• Stars and Wild go to OT tied at 3 in Game 3 after Duchenes power-play goal midway through 3rd
• Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as the Thunder beat the Suns to go up 2-0 in their 1st-round series
• Shohei Ohtanis 53-game on-base streak ends as Roberts mulls resting him more often when he pitches
• Mets stop 12-game skid with 3-2 win over Twins as Soto returns but Lindor exits with calf injury
• Voting begins in Indias West Bengal state after a national voter list purge
• White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with HR in 5th straight game
• Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire
• So you want to be Canadian, eh? Changes in immigration law will make it easier for Americans
• Singer D4vds lawyers look to make evidence against him public in killing of 14-year-old girl
• Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exits game with left calf tightness, will have MRI on Thursday
• Pistons pound the Magic in paint and meet them at the rim to end their long home playoff win drought
• Pistons beat Magic 98-83 in Game 2 to even series and end NBAs longest home playoff losing streak
• New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patels girlfriend
• Immigration officer is charged with assault after protest outside Colorado ICE facility, DA says
• MrBeast employee alleges she was harassed for years and fired after maternity leave in a new lawsuit
• Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections
• Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations
• T-wolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Edwards in a tight series with the Nuggets
• Runners were struggling to finish Boston Marathon when competitors came along and helped them across
• Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DCs National Zoo

• Wed, 22 Apr 2026

• Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagons claims about its control over AI technology in military systems
• Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader
• Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster
• Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity
• Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say
• The Los Angeles County Museum of Arts new central building is a machine of discovery
• Mexicos government keeps contradicting itself over role of CIA agents in Chihuahua operation
• Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
• Spurs Keldon Johnson honored as NBAs Sixth Man of the Year, topping Jaquez, Hardaway
• Police seek 17-year-old for attempted murder in shooting near University of Iowa, authorities say
• Astros Yordan Alvarez leads MLB with 11 homers and one teammate is comparing him to Barry Bonds
• Justice Department reveals settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probe surveillance
• Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling.
• Celeste Rivas Hernandez, teen in murder case against singer D4vd, grew up in sleepy California town
• Canadas prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement
• Line drive gets lodged in Mariners pitcher Logan Gilberts jersey
• Vaccines, budget cuts and affordability: Takeaways from RFK Jrs gauntlet of congressional hearings
• US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
• Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls
• Democrats win in Virginia but it wont be the final say in a national redistricting competition
• Gov. Tim Walz to release Good Neighbors, inspired by ICE surge in Minnesota and the pushback
• Celeste Rivas Hernandez, girl who singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating wounds
• US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country
• How Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on
• Perus defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal
• Authorities investigate after the remains of 3 children are found in Memphis
• Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
• US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war
• Pope tells inmates you are not alone during Equatorial Guinea prison visit at end of Africa tour
• Royals will build a $1.9B downtown KC ballpark as part of a $3B project with Hallmark Cards
• 988 hotlines launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults
• New study finds alarming high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts
• The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
• The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
• Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification
• Veteran right-hander Lucas Giolito signs with San Diego Padres to bolster their injured rotation
• Searchers find the body of 1 of 6 missing crew from a ship that overturned during a typhoon
• Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail
• Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
• More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with Californias surge leading the way
• Liam Rosenior fired as Chelsea manager after dreadful run and less than 4 months in job
• An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and Heated Rivalry
• Man who swiped Noems purse in a DC restaurant is sentenced to 3 years in prison
• Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes
• Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
• AP Exclusive: Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
• Rhode Island shifts its primary to Wednesday, Sept. 9, easing a Labor Day poll setup crunch
• A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines
• Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for We Just Disagree and Feelin Alright, dies at 79
• SpaceX says it can buy AI coding tool Cursor for $60B later this year
• UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases
• EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock
• Supreme Court revives wounded veterans lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing
• RFK Jr. goes before the Senate. One lawmakers competing loyalties will be on display
• French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel
• Virginia Evans and Susan Choi are among 6 finalists for the Womens Prize for Fiction
• Chinas foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint 2+2 dialogue
• Once punished for weaving, this Mexican artisan uses her loom for LGBTQ+ resistance
• Trump renews his call for Congress to intervene and pass legislation to control college sports
• Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says
• Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isnt done
• UK inflation rises as prices at the pump spike after Iran war
• Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth
• How 2 men claimed an absurd record by driving an old 3-wheel car the length of Africa
• The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons
• Cuban exiles have renewed hope and fears over claims on property seized long ago
• Edmunds: These are the best midsize trucks for off-roading in 2026
• Beneath Trumps ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker
• Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions
• Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts
• Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day
• Kings interim coach D.J. Smith hit by shattered glass as panel breaks behind LA bench in Game 2
• Road teams pushing back in early days of NBA playoffs, stealing away the home-court advantages
• Nicolas Roy scores on rebound 7:44 into OT, Avs rally for 2-1 win over Kings to take 2-0 series lead
• LeBron scores 28, leads short-handed Lakers past Durants Rockets again 101-94 for 2-0 series lead
• 2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say
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• Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks
• A specialized tour at the Berlin Zoo brings joy to people living with dementia
• Mets fans mostly stay home but fill Citi Field with late boos as New Yorks skid hits 12 games
• Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2 and tie first-round series
• Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in lead up to World Cup
• Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
• Mets drop their 12th straight as Devin Williams struggles again in 5-3 loss to Twins
• Taiwan president postpones Eswatini visit and says China pressured African countries
• Trail Blazers rally past Spurs 106-103 to even series after Wembanyama exits with concussion
• Victor Wembanyama exits with a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers
• Edgecombe, Maxey have big scoring nights, 76ers beat Celtics 111-97 to tie first-round series
• Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections
• Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats seats in Congress
• Man sentenced to 20 years in prison in Oregon for death of his then-girlfriend in 1980s cold case
• Teenager pleads guilty to arson that caused smoke damage at London synagogue
• Trump picks a University of Minnesota professor to lead his economic council
• College student from China charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes

• Tue, 21 Apr 2026

• The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade
• Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants
• Harvey Weinsteins rape retrial opens in New York for the third time
• Maradonas daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer greats death
• If my people: Heres why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so potent and polarizing
• Man who set neighbor on fire after she found him burglarizing her home is executed in Florida
• Trump and other top Republicans read passages in a marathon Bible event
• Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistans request
• Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators
• Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBAs Clutch Player of Year award in landslide, topping Murray, Edwards
• In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
• Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
• Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
• Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty
• Georgia troopers fired over alleged practice of seeking insurance payouts after chases
• Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre
• US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
• New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businesses
• Rex Heuermann told ex-wife he murdered Gilgo Beach victims at familys home, documentary reveals
• Trumps approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
• Stocks and oil prices waver on uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks
• Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects
• Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt
• Her kidnapped son was killed in a Gaza tunnel. A new memoir gives a searing account of her grief
• Floridas attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
• Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case
• Supreme Court seems wary of limiting federal regulators power in a data privacy case
• Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them
• Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities
• Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel
• US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war
• Mike Vrabel says hes had difficult conversations after publication of photos with NFL reporter
• Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan
• Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says
• FIFA to put more more World Cup tickets on sale after adding new, more expensive categories
• Israeli army reservist kills 2 Palestinians, including a 14-year-old, in the occupied West Bank
• Apples new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years
• Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan resigns after 6 seasons
• Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
• AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginias special election on redistricting
• Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war
• Pope criticizes colonization of Africas minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
• As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires
• Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex
• Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nations Teacher of the Year
• Aloha, PGA Tour. Hawaii will be without a tour event in 2027 for the first time in 56 years
• Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans
• Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather
• Nigeria charges 6 including former general with treason over alleged coup plot
• Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death
• Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights
• Fernando Mendoza, Diego Pavia, KC Concepcion headline long list of Latino prospects in NFL draft
• Retirees and Pre-retirees, its not too late to de-risk your portfolio
• Eagles, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Jets and Dolphins could be among the active teams in the first round
• Hurricanes edge Senators in double overtime after overturned goal, missed penalty shot in OT
• Jaden McDaniels calls Nuggets all bad defenders after Timberwolves rally to win Game 2
• Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
• Edwards and Randle rally Timberwolves past Nuggets 119-114 to even series at 1 apiece
• Kapanens 2nd goal of game with 1:54 remaining lifts Oilers over Ducks 4-3 in playoff opener
• Martinooks goal lifts Hurricanes past Senators 3-2 in 2OT after he misses rare OT penalty shot
• CJ McCollum takes Youngs place in Atlanta and as MSGs villain in leading Hawks past the Knicks
• Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden cheered as she wins Authors Guild honor
• Late Queen Elizabeth IIs legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth
• After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburghs media has a surprising turnaround
• Dodgers closer Edwin Daz will have elbow surgery and is expected to miss about 3 months
• South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
• CJ McCollum leads a late rally as the Hawks stun the Knicks 107-106 to tie their series at 1-1
• Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian
• A preschool classroom is shaken by loss after a mass killing in Louisiana
• Vladar stops 27 shots as Flyers top Penguins 3-0 to take commanding 2-0 lead in first-round series
• Mitchell scores 30, Harden adds 28 as Cavaliers beat Raptors 115-105 for 2-0 series lead
• Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan
• Mexicos Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua
• New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote months before election
• Blue Jays bus from Phoenix to Southern California after their charter plane is grounded
• Search is on for 6 from a ship that overturned near the Northern Marianas during a typhoon

• Mon, 20 Apr 2026

• A timeline leading up to D4vds murder charge in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
• Draymond Green predicts Steve Kerr wont be back. The Warriors cant imagine life without him
• Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear
• Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard
• The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones Infowars and turn it into a parody platform
• Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
• Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trumps Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
• Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBAs defensive player of the year
• Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone makers hardware leader
• Blue Origins New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit
• Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
• US Justice Department demands 2024 Detroit-area ballots in latest move for local election records
• Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
• 2 killed, 5 injured as planned fight between teens turns into deadly shooting at North Carolina park
• Relegation-threatened Lecce halts losing streak with draw against Fiorentina
• Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton completes Boston Marathon, Bill and Hillary meet her at finish
• Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
• Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon
• FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking
• Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
• Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100
• California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it
• Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin governors office seeking release of beagles
• Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. Thats far fewer than in 2016
• Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
• Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions
• Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children
• US family seeks justice in the death of daughter 7 years ago in Colombia
• The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship
• A first for the 2027 womens Tour de France: A team time trial through London
• Third person dies after Atlanta-area shootings by Navy veteran, police say
• Cowboys make Brandon Aubrey the NFLs highest-paid kicker with a $28 million, 4-year contract
• Fernando Mendoza embraces the marathon draft process as he embarks on his 1st step in NFL career
• Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home
• Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign
• Paul Reveres midnight ride unfolds in broad daylight with a police escort
• Hungarys Magyar announces ministers after landslide election win
• Google testimony challenges key claim in Indonesian corruption trial
• Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program
• A top paramilitary commander defects to Sudans military as war enters 4th year
• Marcel Hug claims his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, Eden Rainbow-Cooper wins womens race
• EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East
• 49ers agree to a 2-year, $50 million contract with star left tackle Trent Williams
• Women take the lead in whiskey as more female drinkers and distillers change the industry
• Most fashion mannequins are about a size 2. The Met Gala exhibit is making room for diverse bodies
• Tyler Reddicks last-lap move, his fifth win, and a pace not seen since Dale Earnhardt in 1987
• US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects
• Itll be an international MVP for the NBA with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Wembanyama finalists
• Amy Winehouses father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singers memorabilia
• Rat poison found in some baby food jars in Central Europe leads to recall
• Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts
• Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with Sold topping the list
• With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
• Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for change
• UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue
• Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
• Golden Knights rally past Mammoth 4-2 in Game 1 as Nic Dowd nets the winner
• The Latest: Iran threatens to respond after US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship
• US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea
• French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X
• Wembanyama scores 35 points in playoff debut as Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 111-98
• A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
• Matt Fitzpatrick delivers another playoff winner to beat Scottie Scheffler at RBC Heritage
• What to Stream: Charlize Theron, Marty Supreme, Kehlani, Kate Hudson and Lainey Wilson
• Sabres score 4 3rd-period goals to beat the Bruins 4-3 in playoff opener
• Man kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting in Louisiana neighborhood
• Hannah Green rallies to win the JM Eagle LA Championship for the 3rd time in 4 years
• Pistons open playoffs with a flop as Easts top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic
• Carney says Canadas economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
• Grieving, traumatized survivors return to their homes 5 months after deadly Hong Kong fire
• Juraj Slafkovskys hat trick lifts Canadiens to 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 1
• Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBAs longest home postseason skid
• Jon Rahm caps wild week in Mexico with another LIV Golf win
• North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
• US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response

• Sun, 19 Apr 2026

• Wedgewood sharp in net, OConnor scores 1st goal in a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1
• Francisco Lindor defends manager Carlos Mendoza after Mets drop 11th straight game
• New favorite? Man City beats Arsenal 2-1 for huge swing in Premier League title race
• Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 as reigning champion Thunder open playoffs with 119-84 win over Suns
• Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional
• Oil prices rise anew after a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankers
• Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce
• Wisconsin authorities put total arrests from clashes at beagle breeding facility at about 25
• Cubs hand Mets their 11th straight loss by rallying for a 2-1 win in 10 innings
• The Latest: 8 children dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
• The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgarias election, exit poll suggests
• Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge
• Bayern Munich clinches another Bundesliga title with 4-2 win over Stuttgart
• Jayson Tatum has strong return to playoffs for Celtics, who rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1
• Caitlin Clark getting reacclimated to Fever digs as she returns to practice for training camp
• Donnarumma mistake gifts Arsenal goal but doesnt cost Man City in Premier League title showdown
• Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isnt listening
• Salvador Perez back in Royals lineup after first day off of the season
• Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
• The Flyers were supposed to be too young for this. They hardly looked it in a decisive Game 1 win
• 3 students, 2 others shot along nightlife district near the University of Iowa, authorities say
• Lee Cronins The Mummy is no match for Super Mario or Hail Mary at the box office
• Bengals get star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from Giants for 10th pick and extend him
• UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies
• Padre Guilherme hosts rave in Argentinas capital honoring late Pope Francis
• Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory
• Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after samples test positive for rat poison
• To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
• Sociedads Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona
• Nathalie Baye, French actor known for her warmth and versatility, dies at 77
• Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute
• Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job
• Iranian official says US maximalist demands stall face-to-face talks
• Chernobyls radioactive landscape is testament to natures resilience and survival spirit
• Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets cant make up for his absence
• Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
• Billionaire Steyers spending binge dwarfs rival campaigns in California governors race
• North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
• Brunson and Towns lead the Knicks past the Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their series
• Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game
• Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild overwhelm Stars 6-1 to open series
• Timberwolves coach calls Jamal Murrays 16 free throws a head scratcher as Nuggets take Game 1
• Lionel Messi scores 2 goals, Inter Miami beats Rapids 3-2, extends unbeaten streak to 7 games
• Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray

• Sat, 18 Apr 2026

• Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
• Pope Leo XIV challenges Angolas leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people
• Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title
• Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series
• Matt Fitzpatrick overcomes slow start and leads Scheffler by 3 shots at Hilton Head
• Construction on Trumps White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says
• The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again
• Cavaliers Mitchell extends NBA-record streak of 30-point games to 9 in series openers
• A Canadian man facing 14 murder charges will plead guilty to aiding suicide, his lawyer says
• US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board
• Late goal hurts Tottenhams Premier League survival hopes and Chelsea loses to Man United
• What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights
• While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona
• Obama meets Mamdani in New York City before reading to preschoolers
• Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of East first-round series
• Bundesligas first female coach, Marie-Louise Eta, looks ahead after Union Berlin loses on her debut
• Venezuelas Maria Corina Machado draws a huge Madrid crowd and rebuffs meeting with Spains PM
• A mass shooting in Ukraines capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
• French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says
• Bayern Munich is on the verge of clinching the Bundesliga title after another Dortmund defeat
• Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships
• Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000
• Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30
• Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine
• Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
• Trumps dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability
• Pope Leo XIV says not in my interest at all to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace
• NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini
• California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3
• UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community
• You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?
• Inside the Numbers: Some notes going into the NBA playoffs
• Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices
• A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the states largest county embroiled in election drama
• The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Heres how to spot it
• Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest
• Indiana primary will test Trumps control over Republican Party after redistricting defiance
• Angels ace Jos Soriano has an 0.28 ERA, 39 Ks after 5 phenomenal starts to begin the season
• Warriors coach Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes these jobs all have an expiration date
• States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech
• Green scores 36 points, Suns lock down Warriors, Curry in 111-96 win in NBAs play-in tourney
• A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start
• Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl
• Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade
• The Magic found the formula for making the playoffs. For them, it was called desperation
• The Latest: Trump and Irans top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
• Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs
• US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial
• San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says
• Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child, her first with Tanguy Destable
• Rapper Tory Lanez sues California prison system for $100 million over stabbing by inmate
• Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
• Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68
• Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says
• US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic push
• Family sues over Kansas jail death after deputy allegedly knelt on inmates back
• Judge declines to dismiss case in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, setting up 3rd trial
• Jon Rahm keeps his focus on golf as LIV CEOs interview raises more questions about tours future

• Fri, 17 Apr 2026

• Roommates of man accused of killing 2 say a dispute preceded the Atlanta-area attacks
• Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case
• Matt Fitzpatrick rides a good bounce and great golf to a 63 to lead Viktor Hovland at Hilton Head
• Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild finally set for Game 1 in long-expected 1st-round NHL playoff series
• From Charlie Kirks killing to OJ, how courtroom cameras spark debate
• Coast Guard searches for 6 people after losing contact with boat following Typhoon Sinlaku
• Kevin Durant, LeBron James meet in playoffs for 4th time when Rockets visit short-handed Lakers
• White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology
• 2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise
• Turning Point USAs high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
• Ballesteros, Hoerner and Happ homer as Cubs hand Mets their 9th straight loss in 12-4 romp
• Inter Milan eases past Cagliari and moves one step closer to Serie A title
• Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly
• Now with Atlanta, Angel Reese says she is grateful for her 2 years in Chicago but wanted more
• Tentative contract deal holds off strike by New York City apartment building workers
• Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
• Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are breaking up and phasing out their podcast
• Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions
• Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
• 1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp
• Texans Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFL
• 85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute
• Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House
• Trumps lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve presidents $10B lawsuit
• Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that has implications for midterms voting
• Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
• Wildfires used to go to sleep at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
• AP Mock Draft 3.0: Real intrigue in NFL draft starts at No. 2 after Raiders take QB Fernando Mendoza
• Correction: Canada-Mail Service story
• Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms
• $13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
• Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginias ex-lieutenant governor
• Garret Anderson, the talented outfielder and Angels career hits leader, dies at 53
• Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection
• Pope urges Africas youth to resist dual temptations of migration and corruption in Cameroon
• Kevin Durant returns to the playoffs, leading the Rockets into a 1st-round clash with the Lakers
• A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIVs trip to Africa
• Mounted New York police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan
• Nebraska proposes $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium to be finished in time for 2028 season
• Georgia Democrats try to make their move in a jumbled, low-dollar primary for governor
• The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana
• Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as The Gambler, dies at 73
• Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security
• Alcaraz and Djokovic pull out of the Madrid Open as injuries take toll
• Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency
• Men caught competing in the womens category of a prestigious South African marathon
• George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would understand if he goes
• Singer D4vd is arrested in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
• Spurs Victor Wembanyama says he cant help but dream about NBA titles. His first chance is here
• Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
• South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
• Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
• A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home
• Kosovo to approve troop contribution for Gaza force
• The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now
• Australias most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths
• Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty
• Brazils Lula and Snchez of Spain headline meetings of progressive leaders in Barcelona
• Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale
• Lynx re-sign 5-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier
• Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Clevelands 45-year no-hitter drought
• ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
• Progressive Analilia Meja takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win
• Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
• After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer
• Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year
• Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of destruction followed
• The Latest: A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect
• Devils hire two-time Panthers Stanley Cup-winning executive Sunny Mehta as general manager
• Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago OHare to reduce airport delays
• A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.s first congressional hearing in months
• Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

• Thu, 16 Apr 2026

• Avengers: Doomsday footage, Mandalorian opening unveiled at CinemaCon
• Ludvig Aberg cleans up his game and leads at Hilton Head with a 63
• Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities
• Bronny and LeBron James are looking forward to postseason playing time together with the Lakers
• Oklahoma standout LB Owen Heinecke gets court injunction to return to Sooners for another year
• A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
• Suspect enters new guilty plea in the case of missing Navajo grandmother Ella Mae Begay
• A Venezuelan doctor in ICE custody misses husbands asylum interview after being detained at airport
• Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump
• Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
• Aston Villa routs Bologna to set up all-English Europa League semifinal against Nottingham Forest
• Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominees financial holdings
• LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty
• Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
• Artemis II astronauts praise their moonships performance, especially the heat shield
• Justin Fairfax, who nearly became Virginia governor, killed his wife and himself, police say
• New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
• Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher
• Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetnas Connecticut headquarters without incident
• A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
• Correction: Immigration Elderly French Woman story
• Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
• Zohran Mamdanis wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the harmful social media posts she made as a teen
• Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
• Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
• House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration
• AP Exclusive: Europe has maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left, energy agency head warns
• Cubas president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed
• Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16
• Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West
• AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back
• Federal agency approves concept for Trumps plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
• Man plans to plead guilty in killing of Run-DMCs Jam Master Jay. 2 other men went to trial
• Long live the movies: Paramounts David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon
• US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
• Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
• Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
• Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
• Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on uncalled LaMelo Ball foul, and how hell be eligible to play
• House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump
• Tiger Woods lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
• Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area
• ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
• Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says
• A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president
• AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jerseys special congressional election
• Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum
• Pope blasts tyrants ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon
• Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
• Ranch dressing: An American staple that actually began life on ... a ranch
• Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesligas first female coach, just wants to get on with her job
• USOPC closely monitoring reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership
• The Dodgers shattered MLBs spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
• US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty
• Mbapps trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid
• PepsiCos sales jump after it cuts prices
• US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
• China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds
• Star of Japanese hit series The Solitary Gourmet hopes to share its joy of eating
• What a new Gallup poll shows about young mens religious revival
• Taiwans chipmaker TSMC reports 58% jump in profit, warns about Iran war impacts
• South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
• German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale
• Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraines courage and resilience
• Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in Chinas Xinjiang region
• Modi is pushing to get more women into Indias Parliament. That could have other consequences
• Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact
• Warriors wake up the echoes of their championship past in vintage comeback win over Clippers
• Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms
• Spaceballs sequel, Thomas Crown Affair previewed at CinemaCon, but no Bond updates
• Shohei Ohtani pitches but doesnt bat for first time since 2021. Hes still sore from a hit-by-pitch

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